Hiv In The Brain

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HIV and the Brain

Table of Contents Introduction HIV-Associated Brain Problems Diagnosing HAND Treatment for HAND Help for Memory Problems Taking Care of Yourself Introduction The brain is a very important organ. It controls every function in our bodyand allows us to think, see, feel, touch, hear, smell, and move. The brain andthe spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). While we do not know exactly how it happens, scientists...

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HIV and the brain...VIVID DREAMS cause by HIV iteslf or by meds?

Dear Dr.Henry;I've recently acquired HIV after engaging in a hand-job & boob-job with a commercial sex worker where no anal/vaginal penetration took place! Talk about sabotage!My question is as follows; Do any of the current HIV medications...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Most HIV drug combination do reduce HIV levels in different reservoirs to varying degree. Thinning of heal pad has not been generally linked to recent HIV infection. KH... Read more »

HIV in brain & Nerv system

When hiv has awakened in the brain & central nerv system does that mean Hiv has progressed into Aids.My brother is having tremors now and balance problems ect. He will be starting the coctail meds. i'm scared !thank you...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

In general, the current CDC guidelines recommend starting antiretroviral medications for people with a history of an AIDS-defining illness or with a CD4 count of < 350 cells/cubic mm.HIV-associated dementia is one AIDS-defining illness. The fact... Read more »

HIV and brain

if the hiv virus has affected the brain and one is feeling confused and paranoid, is there a cure for ones brain?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

HIV can affect the brain, but that usually happens in people who have very advanced AIDS. The best treatment for HIV-associated cognitive problems is effective antiretroviral medication. I've seen a number of patients with HIV-associated... Read more »

hiv in the brain

Dr. Feinberg,Previously, a woman had posted a question regarding the cleansing of hiv from the blood, and you said that hiv is not only in the blood, but also the brain. Does this mean that it could be assumed everyone who is positive, has at least...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It is thought that when people are first infected with HIV, the virus gets access to the entire body through the bloodstream. The virus is able to live in certain cells of the body besides CD4 lymphocytes, inlcuding a certain type of cell in the... Read more »

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HIV and the brain - update

Posted by ScotCharles, 6 Replies

My neurologist at UCLA, Dr. Elyse Singer, has been warning since the mid 1990's that HIV's effect on the brain and nervous systems was a ticking timebomb. The meds never completely eradicate the virus from the body and never effectively cross the... Read more »

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HIV May Damage Brain Tissue

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Los Angeles Times Examines Research Surrounding Long-Term Effects of HIV on Brain Tissue

November 8, 2005

The Los Angeles Times on Monday examined research into the long-term effects of HIV on brain tissue (Brink, Los Angeles Times, 11/7). A study... Read more »

HIV+ and Encephalitis of the Brain

Posted by malias90, 1 Reply

I started meds 2 weeks ago (Truvada & Viramune) due to having 2 seizures since February 2005 and specifically abnormal spinal fluid (abundance of white blood cells), EEG irregularities (2nd seizure happened during EEG) and being HIV+. I have no... Read more »

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